Beets
Wash and remove the tops leaving 2.5 cm of stem and root.
Cook until tender: 25-30 minCool promptly, peel, trim.Cut into slices or cubes and pack.
Broccoli
Wash and cut into pieces.
Water blanch:
3 min.
Steam blanch:
3 min.
Cabbage
Wash and cut into wedges.
Water blanch:
3 min.
Steam blanch:
4 min.
Carrots
Wash, peel and trim. Cut if desired.
Water blanch: 5 min.
Cauliflower
Discard leaves; steam and wash. break into flowerets.
Water blanch:
Steam blanch:
Whole: 5 min.
Whole: 7 min
Corn
Remove husks and silks. Trim ends and wash.
Water blanch:
Steam blanch:
Whole: 5 min.
Whole: 7 min
Greens
Select young tender greens.Wash and trim the leaves.
Water blanch:
2 min.
Steam blanch:
3 min.
Herbs
Wash.
No heat treatment is needed.